Our Journey and Milestones
Our Journey and Milestones
Milestone 1
Humble Beginnings

Socium Coatings was founded in Metro Atlanta, Georgia. With a vision to deliver high-quality painting services, the company quickly established itself as a trusted provider in the region. Our commitment to excellence and reliability became our defining traits as we expanded our core services.
Milestone 1
Humble Beginnings

Socium Coatings was founded in Metro Atlanta, Georgia. With a vision to deliver high-quality painting services, the company quickly established itself as a trusted provider in the region. Our commitment to excellence and reliability became our defining traits as we expanded our core services.
Milestone 2
Expanding Our Expertise

Our company had broadened its service offerings to include not just interior and exterior painting but also wallcovering installation, fabric and acoustical panel installation, and high-performance floor coatings. This diversification allowed us to serve a wider range of industries, including aviation, healthcare, higher education, and government.
Milestone 2
Expanding Our Expertise

Our company had broadened its service offerings to include not just interior and exterior painting but also wallcovering installation, fabric and acoustical panel installation, and high-performance floor coatings. This diversification allowed us to serve a wider range of industries, including aviation, healthcare, higher education, and government.
Milestone 3
Recognized for Excellence

We earned one of the highest ratings achievable from Dun & Bradstreet, reflecting our consistent quality and strong reputation in the industry. This milestone underscored our dedication to delivering superior service and customer satisfaction.
Milestone 3
Recognized for Excellence

We earned one of the highest ratings achievable from Dun & Bradstreet, reflecting our consistent quality and strong reputation in the industry. This milestone underscored our dedication to delivering superior service and customer satisfaction.
Milestone 4
Setting the Standard

As the construction industry faced new challenges, the company remained committed to raising professional and ethical standards. We refined our meticulous, repeatable processes to ensure reliability and trust with our clients. Our dedication to innovation and efficiency positioned us as a leader in the coatings industry.
Milestone 4
Setting the Standard

As the construction industry faced new challenges, the company remained committed to raising professional and ethical standards. We refined our meticulous, repeatable processes to ensure reliability and trust with our clients. Our dedication to innovation and efficiency positioned us as a leader in the coatings industry.
Milestone 5
Rebranding

We underwent a rebranding to reflect our growth and evolution. This marked a new chapter in our journey, aligning our identity with our commitment to innovation and excellence.
Milestone 5
Rebranding

We underwent a rebranding to reflect our growth and evolution. This marked a new chapter in our journey, aligning our identity with our commitment to innovation and excellence.
Present
A Vision for the Future

Today, Socium Coatings continues to build on its legacy of consistency, competency, and character. Guided by our mission, vision, and values, we strive to create meaningful relationships, deliver high-quality work, and push the boundaries of innovation in the coatings industry. We are proud to be your trusted partner in transforming spaces and realizing visions.
Present
A Vision for the Future

Today, Socium Coatings continues to build on its legacy of consistency, competency, and character. Guided by our mission, vision, and values, we strive to create meaningful relationships, deliver high-quality work, and push the boundaries of innovation in the coatings industry. We are proud to be your trusted partner in transforming spaces and realizing visions.
Mission
We aim to provide a collaborative process that delivers
a high-quality experience, time after time.
Vision
To transform the professional and ethical standards
of the coatings industry.
Values





RELATIONSHIPS
Business is built on personal connections, not just technical details. We value our clients as partners and prioritize their needs to create long-lasting, trusted relationships.
COMPETENCY
The company invests in hiring and training skilled professionals to ensure excellence in all aspects of the job. Our team’s expertise guarantees high-quality results that meet and exceed client expectations.
CHARACTER
Integrity and personal values are key to success in both life and business. We believe in being transparent, honest, and dependable, treating each client with the utmost respect and care.
CONSISTENCY
Success comes from continuous effort and reliability, not sporadic bursts of effort. We ensure that every project is delivered with the same level of dedication, ensuring client satisfaction every time.
INNOVATION
The company strives to push the boundaries of the industry by improving efficiency, leveraging technology, and enhancing the customer experience. We focus on creating solutions that not only meet the current needs but anticipate future challenges for our clients.
Mission
We aim to provide a collaborative process that delivers a high-quality experience, time after time.
Vision
To transform the professional and ethical standards of the coatings industry.
Our Core Values
Relationships
Business is built on personal connections, not just technical details. We value our clients as partners and prioritize their needs to create long-lasting, trusted relationships.
Character
Integrity and personal values are key to success in both life and business. We believe in being transparent, honest, and dependable, treating each client with the utmost respect and care.
Competency
The company invests in hiring and training skilled professionals to ensure excellence in all aspects of the job. Our team’s expertise guarantees high-quality results that meet and exceed client expectations.
Consistency
Success comes from continuous effort and reliability, not sporadic bursts of effort. We ensure that every project is delivered with the same level of dedication, ensuring client satisfaction every time.
Innovation
The company strives to push the boundaries of the industry by improving efficiency, leveraging technology, and enhancing the customer experience. We focus on creating solutions that not only meet the current needs but anticipate future challenges for our clients.
Meet Archie Deese, founder and President of Socium Coatings, a company serving the aviation, heavy commercial, and industrial markets in Atlanta, GA. Archie oversees daily operations and future planning, utilizing a systems engineering approach to enhance processes and teamwork.

Originally from North Carolina, Archie grew up in Michigan and graduated from the University of Michigan with a BBA in Investment & Corporate Finance. After six years in corporate America and an 18-month career break, he founded Socium Coatings, driven by his passion for systems, planning, and consistency. Archie leads his team with a leadership style that fosters support and accountability.
Archie values Relationships, Competency, Character, Consistency, and Innovation. These principles form the foundation of Socium Coatings, guiding the company’s growth and operations under his leadership.
Outside of work, Archie enjoys reading, traveling, studying philosophy, and understanding people.
Fun fact: Archie lived in Costa Rica for 60% of the time from 2013 to 2019. During this period, he met his wife, had three children, learned Spanish, and grew his company. He likes to say they were “virtual before virtual was cool.”
Meet Archie Deese, founder and President of Socium Coatings, a company serving the aviation, heavy commercial, and industrial markets in Atlanta, GA. Archie oversees daily operations and future planning, utilizing a systems engineering approach to enhance processes and teamwork.
Originally from North Carolina, Archie grew up in Michigan and graduated from the University of Michigan with a BBA in Investment & Corporate Finance. After six years in corporate America and an 18-month career break, he founded Socium Coatings, driven by his passion for systems, planning, and consistency. Archie leads his team with a leadership style that fosters support and accountability.
Archie values Relationships, Competency, Character, Consistency, and Innovation. These principles form the foundation of Socium Coatings, guiding the company’s growth and operations under his leadership.
Outside of work, Archie enjoys reading, traveling, studying philosophy, and understanding people.

Fun fact: Archie lived in Costa Rica for 60% of the time from 2013 to 2019. During this period, he met his wife, had three children, learned Spanish, and grew his company. He likes to say they were “virtual before virtual was cool.”
At Socium Coatings, our journey is a testament to innovation, dedication, and unparalleled expertise. Each milestone we’ve reached reflects our commitment to excellence in commercial coatings and our passion for transforming challenges into lasting achievements.
Our capability statement offers an in-depth look at our rich history, the evolution of our techniques, and the success stories that have defined our path. It’s more than just a document—it’s a window into how we’ve built trust, delivered quality, and consistently surpassed expectations in every project we’ve undertaken.
Ready to explore how our expertise can elevate your next project? Click the button below to download our capability statement and discover the legacy of excellence behind Socium Coatings.
At Socium Coatings, our journey is a testament to innovation, dedication, and unparalleled expertise. Each milestone we’ve reached reflects our commitment to excellence in commercial coatings and our passion for transforming challenges into lasting achievements.
Our capability statement offers an in-depth look at our rich history, the evolution of our techniques, and the success stories that have defined our path. It’s more than just a document—it’s a window into how we’ve built trust, delivered quality, and consistently surpassed expectations in every project we’ve undertaken.
Ready to explore how our expertise can elevate your next project? Click the button below to download our capability statement and discover the legacy of excellence behind Socium Coatings.
At Socium Coatings, our journey is a testament to innovation, dedication, and unparalleled expertise. Each milestone we’ve reached reflects our commitment to excellence in commercial coatings and our passion for transforming challenges into lasting achievements.
Our capability statement offers an in-depth look at our rich history, the evolution of our techniques, and the success stories that have defined our path. It’s more than just a document—it’s a window into how we’ve built trust, delivered quality, and consistently surpassed expectations in every project we’ve undertaken.
Ready to explore how our expertise can elevate your next project? Click the button below to download our capability statement and discover the legacy of excellence behind Socium Coatings.
Contact us
Reach out to our commercial coatings experts today!
info@yoursocium.com
404 524 8283
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Socium Coatings
Contact us
Reach out to our commercial coatings experts today!
info@yoursocium.com
404 524 8283
/yoursocium
/yoursocium
Socium Coatings